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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Fires,

were damaged by fire on the I'd to the
extent of $4,000. The Excelsior
stores, adjoining, also suffered loss of
about $4,000 All insured.
A fire at Mitchell, OAK, on the LIST,
destroyed the Dutton & Mitchell barns
and nineteen horses, including Ben Lee,
the running horse. The loss is $4,000
The town of Payne, o., sixteen miles
west of Fl. Wayne. was almost entirely
destroyed by confagration on the 9th.
The losses amounted to $4,000; insur-
ance, $2l 900. Among buildings destroy
ed were the principal stores, the post
Office, Grand Army Hall, Odd Fellow
building aud township trustees office
with all of the records.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

THE Macmillan controversy seems
to have engendered g. great deal OF
bad blood in Mexico. Dispatchesfro
there are freighted with accounts of
duels, having their origin in quarrels
over the matter. The duelists EVIL
IDENTIFY mean business too, as it is said
that in recent affair there, the pis-
tolls were loaded with white powder to
give extra force to the balls.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

THERE will be six state elections in
November, all of which may show
signs that will enable the student of
the political situation to draw con-
illusions as regards the popular feeling
at next years presidential contest.
The states referred to are Iowa, Mary
land, Massachusetts,, New York, Ohio
and Pennsylvania.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Manitoba Crop Prospects

WINNIPEG, Man., Oct. 1.-Crops in
Manitoba this year exceed all estimates.
The Canadian Pacific Railway will be in
adequate to move the crops. The yield
of wheat has occasionally been IS
bushels to the acre and the av-
erage will be about 80 bushels;
acreage, 49,, 1874; yield, 12,099.S bush
els Average of barley, 35 bushels; acre
age, 56.1lO; yield, 100000 bushels.
Dat crop, 100000 bushels. Twelve
thousand acres of fax were harvested,
yielding 10000 bushels. The potato
crop is 2.S5O,OOO, giving 100000 bushels
for export.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
THE Montana Legislature has re-

THE Montana Legislature has re-
pealed the law giving a reward for the
capture of prairie dogs and ground
squirrels. This will throw good
many persons out of employment who
are said to have been propagating
such animals for the express purposes
of securing the bounty; but it will
save the territorial treasury from i'm
pending bankruptcy, according to all
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, in q
letter to the Brotherhood ofLocomo-
tive Engineers, suggests that in the
case of railroad employees there should
be, after term of probation, an en-
trance into a permanent service, in
which there should be regular promo
tion and stated increase of pay as the
period of service increases, and pen.
sion upon disability or superannua-
+inn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
The Frontier Shooting.

A dispatch from Paris says Germany
intends to largely compensate the widow
Of Bignon, the gamekeeper. shot by the
German frontier guards. An hour be-
fore the shooting occurred President
Grevy received an autograph letter from
Emperor William declaring that the
peace of Europe was the chief solici-
tude of his declining wears
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
FOE THE AMERICA CUP.
The Second Race Won by the Yanke
SIOop Volunteer,

The Second Race Won by the Yankee
SlOop Volunteer.
The second race between the Thistle
and the Volunteer occurred outside
New York Bay on the 30th. and the
Scotch craft was distanced more effect
lively than on the first trial. The two
races seem to demonstrate beyond ques-
ton the superior sailing proper
ties Of the Volunteer. On the
first trial. the wind was light, blow
ing about twelve miles an hour, and it
might have been claimed that, under
other conditions, the Thistle would have
distanced her opponent. But this point
is now settled. The race was made with
a stiff breeze blowing, part of the time
at the rate of thirty miles an hour. The
results show that whether the wind be
light or strong, the Yankee boat is the
better Sailer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

IT is no wonder that Massachusetts
does not poll a larger vote in proper
ton to her population. There are
nearly one hundred thousand males
in the state, over the age of 21 years,
who are not naturalized. But even
among native Americans in Massa-
chusetts there is g. much greater neg
lect of the electiveiranchise than there
is in almost any of the Western states.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Germany Annexes Samoa.

Advices from New Zealand received
by the steamer which arrived at San
Francisco on the End, are to the effect
the Samoan Islands. Thirteen hundred
soldiers and marines have been landed
at Apia by the four German men-of-war
and fighting was momentarily expected
when the steamer sailed on Sept. II.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
1T Will Cause Much Trouble.

There is considerable excitement in
Fargo and Central Dakota over the re-
cent order of the United States land de-
partment in regard to the withdrawal of
lands granted railroads in the ten-mile
indemnity limit 1t will cause much
trouble, not only to big farmers, but to
quarter section purchasers as well.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
A SIGELFICANT HINT.
Francis Joseph Orders a Strengthening
of Austrian Military Power.


PEsTH. Sept. 29.-Emperor Francis
Joseph to-day opened the Hungarian
Diet. In his address he said that the
relations of the empire with foreign
powers were friendly and satisfactory,
but that the general situation necessi-
tated the strengthening of the
military power. The government
would zealously endeavor to maintain
peace and there is well-founded hope
that future peace is assured. He said
that the financial affairs of the empire
are economically administered and that
the public revenue had increased with
out overburdening the nation. The
Emperor also alluded to the reform of
legal proceedings in the empire, to the
renewal of the military law and to the
financial agreement with Croati.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
WILL PAY FIFTY CENTS.
A Ray of Hope for Creditors of the Fidel.
itY Bank.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Sept. 29.-It is now con-
sidered certain that the Fidelity Bank of
Cincinnati, will pay its creditors at least
so per cent. Twenty-Five per cent. will
be paid next month. An examination of
the accounts of the concern shows that
less than 100000 went into the wheat
deal in this city. 1t becomes more and
more evident as the matter is investi-
gated that Harper's business affairs were
in thoroughly rotten condition before
the Fidelity Bank was organized, and
that he formed that institution in order,
if possible, to get himself out whole. It
is believed that he will "squeal" on his
associates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

The late Herr Krupp's income for
the present year was about $780,.
900. The late Baron Charles Roths-
child's was 100000 and his brothers.
$65O,OOO. Baron Bleiehroder, of
Berlin, has an income of nearly $780,
900. So it seems there are some rich
men in Germany as we'll as in Amer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Shot a Dozen Children

John Sullivan, living on Henry Street,
Chicago, had difficulty with his son
and other boys, in which he was severe
ly beaten. He went into bis house and
emptied double barreled shotgun into
the crowd of children which had gath
cred around the boys, wounding about
dozen Of them, but none of them Sc
verely. Sullivan was promptly ar
rested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

MRS. BONANZA MACKAY is going to
have mantle made of the breasts OF
birds of Paradise. About 500 birds
will be required and they are now
being slaughtered for the purpose in
New Guinea. Bird-trimmed hats
don't hold g. feather to this bird
slaI1ohterino nerformanca.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Assets Exceed Liabilities.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 29.--The first
report of E. Maggie, receiver for the
bankrupt cattle firm of Swar Bros, was
filed with Chief Justice McGinnis to-
day. 1t places the resources of the firm
and its individual members at 1898, 800,
with liabilities at $S0S, 1899. Resources
over liabilities SS9. $50.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Drove a Golden Spike.

New ORLEANS, La, Sept. ga special
from Aberdeen. Miss, to the Times
Democrat says golden spike was driven
yesterday in the Kansas City, Memphis
& Birmingham Railroad at Crews Mill,
seven miles west of the Mississippi line
and thirty seven miles east of Aberdeen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Detroit Street Car Trouble.

The Detroit City Railway Company
discharged twenty-six drivers and con-
ductors on the LIST, alleging that they
were defrauding the company. The
discharged men attacked some of the
new employees and ditched one or two
cars. The police dispersed the rioters
before serious damage was done.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

The new high-license law in Mime
sofa went into effect on the LIST of
July and has already closed one-third
of the saloons. In Minneapolis the
saloons have been decreased from 354
to 227; in Duluth from 113 to Ga; in
Saltwater from ~ to 80, and in
Winona from SO to 33. 1t is a good
record
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
BLOWN UP BY sTRIKERs.
The Kyle Coke Mills Destroyed by
Dynamite Blast.

UN1oNTowN, Pa. Oct 1.-The large
boiler and pumps, at Bliss & MarshalPs
Kyle coke works were blown to pieces by
dynamite last night. The employees have
been on strike for several weeks and it is
supposed that the outrage was committed
by some Of the strikers. The damage
was about $500. On the same night a
party of the strikers surrounded the
houses of the non-union men for the
purpose of driving them away but the
GERS who have been guarding the works
The firm claim that the strike is
broken
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Lost His Seat for Bribery.

A. w. McLellen, postmaster-general
has admitted bribery by agents in his
election for the Dominion House of
Commons, and his seat for Colchester is
consequently rendered vacant. Charges
of personal bribery against Mcclellan are
VET To he heard
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

IT is a. pity that in such an en-
counter as that at Mitchellstown,
Ireland, the authors of the disturb
ance, instead of innocent persons in
the crowd, are not the ones to get
their heads broken and their bodies
plugged with bullets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
STILL WANT THE CUP.

Another Scot Arranging to Build Yacht
to Contest for the America Trophy.
GLASGOW, Oct. 1.-Mr. Muir, of Dunn
barton, the owner of the yacht Mabel,
has determined to build ninetyton
cutter to compete for the Amer
lea cup in America next year
unless Mr.. Bell again chal-
lenges for it. The designer of Mr..
Muir's boat will be Mr.. Fife, Jr., of Fair
lee, and Capt. Robert Duncan. of Gou-
rock, now master of the Majorie and
formerly master of the Madge. will be
her captain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

FREEDOM without law and order
would be impossible. What kind OF
elderly" would it be that should be
devised by Herr Spies, Herr Most,
Herr Lingg and the other dyna-
mitards? 1t would beliberty to do as
they should direct, with q bomb on
your doorstep as the alternative.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
DISGUISED As PRIESTS.

Secret Agents of Russia Engaged in In
trigue in Mas
CAIRO, Oct. 1.-Advices have been re-
ceived from Massowah to the effect that
the King of Abyssinia has ordered Gen.
Rasaloula to advance to Massowah in
order to forestall the Italians, and that
Russia has sent 200 officers, under the
guise of priests. to assist the Abyssinians.
Active preparations are being made and
the campaign will begin about the mid
die of October.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Editor Thomas A. Armstrong Dead.

Thomas A. Armstrong, editor and pro-
prietor of the National Labor Tribune,
the leading labor journal of the country,
died at Pittsburg, on the LIST, from the
effects of a wound received in an en-
gagement during the late war. Deceased
was one Of the most prominent labor
leaders in the United States. In 1882
he was the gubernatorial candidate of
the Labor party in the state, and polled
the largest vote ever given labor can
didate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
SlarD Sharn

The supreme court Of New York on
the 29th handed down an order con-
firmlng the sentence of Jacob Sharp, and
directing the sheriff to take him to Sing
Sing forthwith. The same day at AL
bany, Judge Ruger, of the court of APP
peals, signed an order granting stay of
proceedings till October 6.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
FRANK MCNEALLY. the confidential

FRANK MCNEALLY, the confidential
clerk of the Saco, Me-, savings bank,
was in receipt of the munifcent salary
OF SIS week up to last June when his
pay was raised to So week. If the
bank had raised his salary to a re-
spectacle figure it is just as possible
that he might not have raised all it's
available funds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
BONDSMEN ABE I'HMID.
Surrendered to the Sheriff
Munchrath's Sentence.

Munchrath's Sentence.
Sioux CITY, Ia, Sept. 27.-The bonds
men of John Arensdorf, the chief de-
PENDANT in the Haddock murder case,
who is held in $500, surrendered him
to the sheriff yesterday, two of the
sureties withdrawing. Other bonds
were furnished in a like sum. 1t is
evident that the results of the late trial
are causing anxiety and that future pos
sibilities are regarded with great con-
Germ. The Methodist conference now
in session here, viii raise $1,000 to aid
the nrOSecutiOn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Texans in a Fury.

Houston, Tex. Sept. S0.-Groups OF
men armed with Winchesters, shot,
guns, and six-shooters, with several
trained bloodhounds, are discussing IN an
excited manner the murder Of Susie
Blumenthal, IL years Old. she was
criminally assaulted and stabbed to
death near Hillendale, Taylor County.
If the assassin is found he will be shot
TO death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Failure of a Weavers' Strike.

The strike in the wooden mills of
Louisville, KY, which was inaugurated
two months ago, has proven a failure.
The weavers demanded an increase of
wages and were supported in their ac-
ton by the Knights of Labor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
The Volunteer Wins.

The first heat Of the great yacht race
for the America cup, between the
Scotch cutter Thistle and the Yankee
sloop Volunteer, sailed in New York
Bay on the 9th, over a 40-mile course,
was won by the Volunteer by lead OF
10 min11teS 20 seconds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Taken for Horse Thieves.

A posse from Texas, hunting horse
thieves in the Chickasaw nation, attack
ed party of men who were sleeping by
a camp fire. Two of the campers sprang
up ana attempted to get away. Believ-
ing these men to be the thieves, the
posse began firing, MORALLY wounding
them. They proved to be peaceful i'm
migrants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

The California boom is still on. It
is said that the real estate transac-
tions at San Francisco amount to
$5O,OOO,oOO weekly, and it is as pad
in other places. When the collapse
comes some people will strike the
ground harder than g. spilled-out
aer0naI1t
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
PLOTS TO COMMIT ARSON.

Discovery of Extensive Insurance Frauds
in Russian City.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 27.-Fifty per-
sons, principally Jews, have just been
tried at Riga on thirteen distinct charges
of arson. The evidence showed that an
extensive conspiracy had been formed
to defraud insurance companies. Six
teen of the prisoners were sentenced to
Siberia for life, nineteen were acquitted
and the remainder were sentenced to
various terms of Imprisonment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Fell Sixty-fve Feet,

At st. Louis, Mo-, on the 29th, by the
| falling of a derrick at the brewery of w.
J. Lemp, Daniel Dinners was killed,
Ferd. Newman fatally injured and four
others, workmen, seriously injured. The
men fell sixtv-fye feet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
He Proved to Be a Woman.

PRINCETON, Mich, Sept. 29.-During
the trial here of five persons charged
with burglary, a sensation was caused by
the confession of one of the defendants,
who had pleaded under the name of
Charles Kelly, that the court was trying
a woman, she being Mary King, aged p
years, of Edwardsville. Ind, and not
allu
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

PATRICK HAYBURN, a New York An.
archist, openly boasts that he carries
dynamite in his pockets when he goes
about the streets. Patrick's walks
should hereafter be limited to the in
side of an iron jail fence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
THE NEiY COWM4NDER.

A Dark Horse Elected Head of the
Grand Army.
At the Grand Army encampment at
St. Louis, on the Goth, Gen. Rea, of Min
nesota, was elected commander in chief
to succeed Gen. Fairchild. When the
election of officers became the order of
business, the following nominations were
made: Gen. Slocum, Gen. Rea, Gen.
Anthony and Gen. D. P. Grier. SIocum
received 153 votes, Anthony sc, Grier
Is, and Rea 294 votes. Sherman re-
ceived one and Warner, of Missouri,
one. Gen. Rea was declared elected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Irish Leaders Arrested .

Timothy d. Sullivan, lord mayor of
Dublin, and VIVA. o. Brien, editor Of the
United Ireland, have been summoned
to appear at a police court to answer to
the charge of publishing of reports Of
the suppressed branches of the National
League.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
AN astronomical authority asserts

AN astronomical authority asserts
that ssthere is reason to believe that
the first living inhabitants of the
earth made their home in hot water"
There is also reason to believe that if
the foolhardy Socialists and Anarch-
lists could have their own way, all the
present inhabitants of the earth would
soon be in hot water
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON, who died
at Greensboro, KY, on Sunday, was
the last male relative of the first pres
ident who bore his name. Mr.. Wash
ington was 81 years old and native
of Virginia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Averted a Threatened Strike.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 29.-The threat
ened strike of window-glass workers has
been averted and operations will be re-
sumed in all the factories of the west as
soon as the furnaces can be heated,
which will take about ten days. The
joint wage committee has reached an
amicable settlement, both sides making
cOpcasSiOns
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
More Gases of Cholera.

At the Office of the New York quar-
antine commission on the LIST three
deaths were reported from cholera at
Swinburne Island. Five new cases have
been taken to the island since the last
report. There are now seventeen cases
getting on favorably, despite the
weather.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

EVIL communications corrupt good
manners. Montreal has entertained
the American boodlers so long that
her own aldermen have been contain.
mated and are "boodling'' with all the
adroitness and rascality of their mod
els. It is to be hoped they will not
seek asylums in this country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

IT is said that Henry George is on
the anti-poverty side of life to the ex-
tent of some 100000, and that DR..
McGlynn is accommodating funds SO
rapidly that he will soon have as
plethoric bank account as that of his
co-laborer. Anti-poverty pays if it is
worked in on business methods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

SOME rich men have been telling
young men how to make fortunes.
Now il some sensible men will give ad-
vice how to be contented and happy
without being rich the information will
be much more to the purpose.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05

accounts, and it may also stimulate
the laggard agricultural interests OF
that section of the country by com.
polling the persons aforesaid to till the
soil, or go hungry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Qht Rtpublifa'l,
wkTERrowN. wIsCoNEIN.

BosToN aldermen are being severely
and properly criticised for allowing
the use of Faneuil Hall for q meeting
of Anarchist sympathizers. The
"cradle of liberty" should not be SO
debased.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
THE LATEST NEWS
Crimes.

At Fayetteville, N. Y, F. M. Sever
ance, cashier of the bursted Farmers
Bank, was arrested for embezzling $780,
600 of it's funds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
A RAILWAY UST.

An Excursion Train on the Missouri Pa
cific Run Into by an Express.
A ST. Louis dispatch of the 3Oth saws:
A terrible accident occurred at 12:45 this
morning on the Missouri Pacific Rail-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Crimes,

Jesse White, superintendent of the
Sciotoville Lumber Company, shot and
fatally wounded Butler Evans, former
employee, at Portsmouth, o., on the I'd.
Evans was drunk and attacked White,
threatening to strike him with stone,
whereupon the latter shot him through
the groin. White gave himself up.
On the I'd, James Cummings, said to
be wanted in Chicago, killed his en-
ployer, George Adriance, at New Can
ada, Conn. Cummings has been work
ing as farm hand. During dispute
about the amount Of wages due him, he
struck Adriance over the head with a
whiffietree, crushing the latter's skull
and killing him almost instantly Cum
mings packed gripsack and fled.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-05
Long ana Short b auIs.

saws: The Milwaukee Road proposes
to ignore the long and short haul clause